Sanctions
Despite the EU embargo: tankers with russian oil are trying to circumvent sanctions
The first attempt to violate the EU embargo on sea imports of russian raw oil was recorded. Tankers transport approximately 270,000 tons of raw materials.
Dozens of ships are stuck near Iran due to sanctions
More than 40 bulk carriers with agricultural products are stuck near Iranian ports. The reason is payment difficulties due to Western sanctions.
Rosneft’s supplies collapsed as a result of sanctions
Sea shipments of crude oil from russian federation decreased significantly in the first week of the G7 sanctions.
WSJ: Europe agrees to sanctions exemptions for russian fertilizers under UN pressure
Earlier, the European Union introduced a new package of sanctions against russia, which at the same time is designed to alleviate the food security problems faced by poorer countries.
France and Germany offered to withdraw sanctions from russian grain
France, Germany and the Netherlands offered to withdraw Russian grain and fertilizers from EU sanctions.
Russia buys goods of double value despite sanctions
Microelectronics continue to arrive in russia to circumvent sanctions, including through Turkey.
Bloomberg: russian economy suffers due to oil sanctions
Russia lost the European market of more than 1.5 million barrels per day. By the end of the year, it will lose another 500,000 barrels per day if Poland and Germany stop importing oil through pipelines.
The cost of Rosneft sea transportation has increased against the background of EU sanctions
Tanker owners are trying to charge more for risk amid the introduction of EU sanctions on December 5. Due to this, the freight rates for vessels carrying Rosneft have increased.
Violation of EU sanctions may be considered a criminal offence
The European Commission proposes to introduce criminal liability for violation of EU sanctions.
Tanker freight is becoming even more expensive due to sanctions
Sanctions against russian oil supplies are likely to further increase tanker freight rates.
